Father's Day is this Sunday in Canada and several other countries around the World so it felt like a perfect opportunity to Celebrate the Wonderful Men and Awesome Dads of the Schitt's Creek Universe before saying goodbye to Fic Rec Fridays next week.
I’m kind of embarrassed to admit that I don’t tend to read fics if they don’t have a David Rose/Patrick Brewer relationship in them. I have no doubt I’m missing out on a lot of great fics—but I’m only here for my boys 💙🖤. That being said, I think these fics fit the Father’s Day vibe for this week.
I Hope You Know Somebody Loves You
by lucianowriter
David and Patrick have known each other since high school. However, David moved away for a while and Patrick ended up married with a kid. Now, here they are 25 years after graduation and their lives have intersected once more in the craziest of ways, thanks to Patrick's teenage son - Ethan. Ethan is David's student and is determined to bring his art teacher and father together, even if it kills him. He just didn't think that would become a literal thing.
Begin the World Again
by goodiecornbread / @goodiecornbread
Patrick had been dating David for two weeks when he got the first text from Rachel: We need to talk. "I'm pregnant," she grinned, eyes filling with tears. "I'm gay."
Feels like Home
by ohhelloyou / @ohhhelloyou
Adelina enrolls David in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program at the age of 12 to fill the void in David's life that his father has left by jetting off from one city to the next to run his video chain empire. David is matched with a man named Clint.
time, and time again
by falconeggs / @focksii
Before this life, David and Patrick have loved each other many times over, and will love each other when this life comes to an end.
All I Want For Christmas Is You [david/patrick, NR, 303] by Fannibalistic
care a lot, know when to stop [david & alexis, T, 1,255] by @ships-to-sail
The Rose siblings have always found it easier to talk to each other in the dark.
Happy Holidays [david/patrick, T, 3,069] by @enidsalt
Patrick Brewer started over when he began working at Ray Butani Incorporated.
When the holiday theme week comes up, he rolls the dice and takes a shot that misses the mark a bit.
Or, considering David Rose's sudden interest, did it all happen exactly the way it was meant to?
Call this AU "I wore a brave outfit on a theme day at work and it didn't pan out but it got you talking to me so I count it as a win".
incredible at handjobs and a 1560 on the SATs [stevie/emir, T, 11,244] by @ships-to-sail
Four strangers (sort of) picked to ride in a car, go to a party, and have their lives changed. It's time to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real.
It's The Barn Party;
Or, one night, four ways
Is this your dream? [david/patrick, E, 760] by @mickeysmyheart
25: “Is this your dream?”54: “Why did you say ‘Daddy’ in your sleep?”
Never Have I Ever [david/patrick, T, 1,753] by @eponymiad
“We should play ‘Never Have I Ever’” he says, and David quirks an eyebrow at him. “You know, the drinking game?”“Yes, I’m familiar with ‘Never Have I Ever.’” David says, and Patrick smiles. His useless, betraying, good-for-nothing heart flutters. “But, um, isn’t that usually a party game? You know, lots of almost-drunk people looking to get dirt on friends, or get drunk enough to make some mistakes?” He shimmies his shoulders a little to make his point, and immediately regrets it. Fuck, why is he a walking disaster?Patrick laughs. “Sure,” he says. “But it’s also a fun way to get to know each other? And we should do that. Get to know each other, I mean”David shrugs. What’s the worst that could happen? He’ll lie if he has to.***
David spends the night at Patrick's during Lice. They play a party game to break the tension. What's the worst that could happen?
New Year's Day [david/patrick, G, 469] by @unfolded73
This is a silly bit of fluff that I wrote because Doctor Who is back tomorrow, and also because it will be ten years tomorrow since my Doctor regenerated, which I'm feeling a lot of feelings about.
right before my eyes [david/patrick, T, 426] by flyawayabi
𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘪 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭
basically patrick sees david's self harm scars for the first time.
see it all [david/patrick, E, 5,064] by @twwings
It’s not like David was trying to hide it. The truth of the matter is, he doesn’t wear skirts all that often, doesn’t get the urge all that often, and Patrick just hasn’t known him all that long. A year, Patrick’s known him a year, and David’s wardrobe is extensive; he really wasn’t trying to hide it.
the simplest terms and most convenient definitions [david/patrick, T, 13,348] by @ships-to-sail
Just like always' was exactly the way Patrick didn't want his senior year to be. As he slipped into the desk next to Rachel, though, and looked around at the familiar classroom walls, and nodded towards the same 15 people he'd expected to see, he felt himself get itchy under his skin. He was so, so fucking glad he only had one more year until he'd be out of college and living a life that just looked...different.
The second bell rang at 8:00 on the dot, and just like that Patrick's Year Twelve began.
Or; the first two weeks at Schitt's Creek High School
The size of what, now? [david/patrick, T, 3,146] by @gottriplets
Patrick has some surprising news for David. And David has an interesting way of following along.
Thin Walls [david/patrick, E, 23,990] by @ahurston
Patrick moves to Schitt's Creek a year early, around the same time David is considering obtaining his own apartment.
Roommate shenanigans ensue.
12/31/2019: Now with an epilogue, containing completely unrealistic refractory periods as well as a little dash of anxiety!
wherever you go, there you are [stevie/twyla, E, 10,250] by @helvetica-upstart
“I wish I wasn’t watching it all happen from behind the desk,” Stevie had said, and now she’s gotten what she wished for.
The motel burns down. Stevie and Twyla go for a drive.
2020
[Podfic] A Literal Itch [david/patrick, T, podfic] by @amanita-fierce
David has an itch. Patrick helps him scratch it.
[Podfic of "A Literal Itch," written by schittposting]
Champagne Kisses [david/patrick, NR, 894] by @lilythesilly
Patrick stares around the room anxiously, trying to not make eye contact with Mr. and Mrs. Rose. “David,” he hisses when David’s hands snake around his shoulders and move downward, “your parents are right there.”
David smirks. “So?”
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Patrick spends New Year's Eve with the Roses.
Communication [alexis/twyla, G, 100] by roguefaerie
Alexis tells Twyla something she's been meaning to for a little while.
don't be a stranger [patrick & oc, T, 649] by @fiona-widdershins
Who the fuck climbs on their roof to do god knows what and expects it to go over well? Aren't people with a master's degree supposed to be smarter than this?
Heaven is a Place on Earth [david/patrick, E, 26,000] by @simplymarleycat
David and Patrick settle into married life with the title of new homeowners as well. While the apartment definitely afforded them the privacy they so craved as their relationship grew stronger, this new house is going to see them through even more.
Title and chapters named from the Belinda Carlisle song. Chapters Rated T through E
Chapters 1 & 2 - Intro and buying the cottageChapters 3 & 4 - The night before closingChapters 5, 6 & 7 - Packing (apartment, the motel) and moving inChapter 8 - Taking care of laundry (and each other)Chapters 9 & 10 - Organizing David’s temporary closetChapters 11 & 12 - Being alone and the living roomChapter 13 - The extra room - epilogue
I'll Drink to That [david/patrick, NR, 1,462] by @lilythesilly
He cautiously scans the room and, when he’s sure no one’s looking, takes a sip.
“When did you eat a dog treat?”
“When were you in Ted’s office?”
David glances over to see both Patrick and Alexis gaping at him. Fuck.
aka Never Have I Ever Pt. 2 during 'Housewarming'.
Mistletoe Kisses and Getting Wishes [david/patrick, T, 3,186] by @lisamc-21
A short fic in response to the prompt: Patrick realizes he’s gay for sure when David kisses him under the mistletoe.
New Year's Eve, New Year's Morning [david/patrick, G, 3,173] by SoonerOrLater
Their first New Year's Eve after getting married David and Patrick only want to be with each other.
Open Mic Rejects [david/patrick, G, 2,199] by returntosaturn
His intent is only the mildest of embarrassment, not humiliation. Only enough irritation to ruffle David’s feathers, to hear the way his voice gets that breathless edge, to see that sparkle in his eyes, because every time it happens, it gets a little further under David’s walls. Plus he’s cute when he’s like that.
// Patrick gets the idea for the open mic, tries to decide on a perfect song.
Study in Festive Erotica #1 [david/patrick, M, fanart] by @januarium
I told yourbuttervoicedbeau if they wrote me Santa/Rudolph rp I would make them fan art and I did and I never posted it on AO3 and now I'm drunk so
The gift [david/patrick, T, 2,071] by PeppermintHill
David gives Patrick a wedding gift.
There's glitter on the floor after the party [david/patrick, NR, 402] by @lastchancecafe13
The floor is sticky with spilled champagne and leftover glitter. Stevie is snoring where she settled on the loveseat, her paper crown pushed low over her eyes. And Patrick is still humming quietly as he picks up the glasses and streamers, his face softening as he brushes past.
tis the damn season [Podfic] [stevie/twyla, G, podfic] by @blackestglass @twtd11
A podfic of "'tis the damn season" by doingthemost.
"It's a turning point." Twyla smiled at Stevie, and for once Stevie didn't have to tilt her head up to meet someone's eyes. Despite their classmates' growth spurts, they were still the same height. "It means the worst of the winter is over soon."
Twyla and Stevie celebrate two Winter Solstices in Schitt's Creek.
what are you doing new years eve? [stevie/twyla, NR, 1,723] by @samwhambam
Stevie decides to take a chance on love on New Years Eve. Twice.
Your Guide to Winter Trail Etiquette [david/patrick, E, 16,064] by @middyblue
It’s not exactly a promising beginning to his New Year’s Eve ski trip weekend when David drops his bags on the couch of their little rented condo and Alexis’s new boyfriend, who’s wearing an ugly Christmas sweater almost a week after Christmas and crashing David’s plans, says in confusion, “Wait, but where’s Patrick going to sleep?”
A story about things ending and things beginning, even if they come from somewhere unexpected.
2021
Another Barbecue [david/patrick, G, 2,220] by WineAndCatGal74
Husbands David and Patrick have a conversation with one of Patrick's cousins at the annual Brewer family barbecue, that casts some of Patrick's childhood in a different light.
here comes the jackpot question in advance [david/patrick, NR, 9,860] by @maxbegone
“You know, if you wanted some company,” Patrick begins, “I could stop by.”
David looks at him over his shoulder, stunned. “I—“
“I didn’t mean to invite myself,” he rushes to add. “I just figured I’d offer.”
“You don’t have to do that. Honestly. I’m fine with being alone, don’t feel bad for me.”
“I wasn’t, I just—I thought it would be nice.” Patrick shrugs, turning his attention back to the broom as he drags it across the floor. “There’s no pressure.”
David stares at him for a moment, dropping his gaze and bringing it back to Patrick. “I mean if you really wanted…you could come over around nine.”
Patrick’s head shoots up. “Yeah. Okay,” he breathes.
“Okay.”
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David hates everything having to do with New Year's - the resolutions, the false hope - especially after the year he's had. But Patrick shows him that maybe it's not all that bad.
It’s Just Another New Year’s Eve [david/patrick, NR, 4,104] by @chelle-68
A telling of two New Year’s Eves Patrick and David were apart and one together.
just love me on christmas day [alexis/twyla, E, 8,809] by @sarahlevys
"Do you want to do something for Christmas Eve?" Alexis asks, before she even realizes what's happening.
"Oh!" Twyla looks delighted for one brief, shining moment before her face falls. "I can't, Alexis. I'm sorry."
"Oh," Alexis echoes. She rolls her lips together before she forces a smile that doesn't meet her eyes. "It's okay! It's, like, a holiday. I'm sure you have other things going on."
"I do," Twyla says. "The reindeer have been really finicky lately, and they only like it when I feed them. And with the big journey up ahead, I can't risk them being undernourished."
"Totally, babe." Alexis' brow is furrowed, and she's not, like, completely following, but it's far from the weirdest thing that Twyla's ever said. "It's all good."
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It only takes three Schitt's Creek Christmases before Alexis realizes that Twyla might just be Santa Claus.
Lucky number seven, or seven sexy ways to ask for consent [david/patrick, E, 1,945] by @cheesecurdsgravyandfries
Based on this TikTok where seven seggsy (because TT censorship and all) ways to ask for consent are shared.
Can I help you out of that?How far do you want to go?Can I go down on you?How does that feel?Wanna try [different position here]?Do you want me to keep going?How do you want it?
Same Old Lang Syne [alexis/stavros, t, 2,059] by @wearpersistencewell
Alexis runs into an ex in New York and reflects on the directions their lives have taken.
smoke and dirt [david/patrick, M, 38,084] by @wild-aloof-rebel
So many love stories begin with a grin or a giggle or a glance across a room. This one begins with a grimace.
[a When Harry Met Sally AU]
2022
[podfic] Bells All Ring, Horns All Blow [david/patrick, T, podfic] by @hullomoon
“Um, I can’t—I’m not going home." Patrick says. "Not, ah, not this time. There’s a lot of ice in the forecast.” It feels just like the excuse it is when he says it out loud, and he remembers his mom’s disappointed oh over the phone earlier when he told her the same thing.
To his relief, David nods. Stevie looks at him funny, but she’s usually doing that so he doesn’t take it too personally. “That’s probably good,” David says.
“Just because you don’t want to move the overflow shelving on the twenty-sixth,” Patrick says, but David holds up a hand.
“It’ll be fun to have you around,” David says. It’s more honest than he usually is, which he realizes a few seconds after Patrick does, lips twisting up in self-deprecation.
Patrick nods hesitantly as a plan takes shape in his head. He thought for David’s birthday that maybe...but he can try again. He can do it right this time.
Or, Patrick and David find a different way to each other.
[podfic of Bells All Ring, Horns All Blow]
my 201st Schitt's Creek Work
[podfic] Wishin' I Could Stay [david/patrick, G, podfic] by @thesleepyskipper
Patrick's leaving for a business trip. David doesn't want him to go.
[a podfic of Wishin' I Could Stay by schittposting]
A December to Remember [david/patrick, T, 15,257] by @tyfinn
Daily ficlets for the month of December based off these wonderful prompts.
Boxing Day texts [stevie/ruth, G, 481] by @mammameesh
An expansion on my Boxing Day Drabble?
bundled up [david/patrick, T, 7,459] by @chanyelle
A collection of ficlets based on these December prompts
Do You Think? [david/patrick, M, 840] by @chelle-68
After satisfying the urgent need to be with his husband, David ponders if it will always be like this.
Everything's Too Cold... But You're So Hot [david/patrick, E, 27,631] by @chanyelle
When David's ex, Sebastien Raine, unexpectedly shows up in Schitt's Creek, David enlists the help of a stranger on the street to pretend to be his boyfriend in an attempt to get rid of Sebastien.
Monkey Business [gen, G, 4,646] by hydrothermal_ventricle
Ten years after the war, Marco reconnects with some old friends, with the help of a certain agent.
Special Agent Clinton Brewer [clint/marcy, NR, 74,964] by PandorasDaydream
Long before Special Agent Patrick Brewer took to protecting and serving, his dad - Clint - was the Special Agent in Charge working for the Federal Bureau of Investigations' new Drug Crimes Unit.
time grabs you by the wrist [david/patrick, T, 36,035] by @patrickredactedbrewer
Based on the logline of Matthias et Maxime (2019): "Lifelong friends, Matthias and Maxime, find their relationship shaken up when they are asked to kiss for a student film."
An AU where almost everyone is in town to attend the 10-year reunion of the prestigious arts boarding school Golden Elms School of the Arts.
2023
Every stupid love song that's ever touched your heart [david/patrick, T, 7,208] by @patrickredactedbrewer
Patrick is a wedding singer, David is a bartender, and love and romantic cover songs are in the air.
i’m gonna be your bubblegum bitch! [stevie/alexis, E, 2,528] by pantherafern
“Stevie!” Alexis gasps in false outrage, gazing up at Stevie from between her legs, her expression elated. It’s a good look for her. “You bad girl!” She exclaims, clearly aware of (and delighted by) what she’s doing to Stevie.
Stevie’s voice is hoarse, needy. “If you’d hurry up and fuck me I wouldn’t have to do it myself.”
“Mm, impatient.” Alexis presses her lips to Stevie’s soft stomach and nips at the skin. “I wanna eat you out.”
in the darkness of my mind (all I see is a reflection of your face) [david/patrick, T, 2,658] by anonymous
Sometimes, the tree of fate dangles a branch carrying the fruit of your deepest desires in front of you, just out of your reach, teasing you because you will never be able to have it. But Patrick refuses to jump. He will climb the tree, he will shake the branch and if it doesn't work, he will cut the whole damned tree and pick up his fruit.
He wants David Rose and he will have him.
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Happiness takes effort. Patrick plots and hustles his way into David's life (and heart).
New Year's Kiss(es) [david/patrick, T, 879] by @tyfinn
David is upset that Stevie will be celebrating New Year's Eve in New York. Patrick promises to make this year's New Year's Eve extra special for his husband.
2024
Uncharted Territories [david/patrick, E, 22,004] by @the-painted-seagull
Actions have consequences and David felt the flat of Patrick’s palm spanking the side of his upper thigh. It was light, it would not leave a mark, but his intentions were good. He’ll learn, David thought.“Bend you knees, David.” Patrick repeated himself, louder with more authority in his tone than he’d ever had.
Or, David and Patrick explore each other’s body one night at a time.
Stats:
No fanworks for 2017 or 2018
2019: 13 fics/75,077 words
2020: 15 fanworks (12 fics, 2 podfics, 1 fanart)/57,988 words
2021: 7 fics/67,081 words
2022: 10 fanworks (8 fics, 2 podfics)/167,362 words
2023: 4 fics/14,273 words
2024: 1 fic/22,004 words
Total: 50 fanworks (45 fics, 4 podfics, 1 fanart)/403,785 words
"That's a real pickle, son. Your ma is off on that retreat..."
"Ma won't mind. We can call her and ask. Besides, he can stay downstairs with me."
"Now... Patrick."
"I'm a grown man. I've had friends over before."
Clint scratches his head. "That you have. May I speak with David for a minute?"
"Yep." Patrick nods. He takes his leave to text his ma.
"Is it okay if I have a friend over tonight?
He gave me a haircut and we are making cookies."
"If you're pa says it's fine, it's fine by me."
"We'll save you some cookies."
I think some people tagged me, and I have stuff to share, so why not!
This is for my religion fic that I've posted about before. I pounded out thousands of words for it in just a few days, then walked away from it for a few weeks. Revisited it this past week and actually don't hate it, even though it really was just a lot of me working through stuff and hypothetical conversations I'd like to have. Anywho... I think it'll be out in the world soon. Adding some scenes, editing, smoothing the edges, etc.
It was hard to choose what scene to share! Here some Clint and Patrick for ya:
“I don’t know exactly what your mom thinks. I’m not sure where she stands on supporting you, yet believing everything that the new pastor thinks. You know she’s always been more involved in the church than I am. I’m just along for the ride.”
“You seemed to defend her in there.”
“Patrick, she’s my wife. Of course I’m going to defend her if someone is being disrespectful toward her. And you’re my son, so if you’re being rude to anyone, but especially your mother, I’m not going to stand by and let that happen.”
“I get that. But….why don’t you try to talk some sense into her about this whole church thing?”
“I don’t know. I guess I didn’t think it was that big of a deal. It’s not like the pastor is up there in the pulpit every week damning you to hell.”
“But the entire church left the denomination over this.”
“I know. I didn’t realize it’d be such a sensitive issue for you.”
“Sensitive? Dad, it’s my life. It’s who I am. You two staying in that church is like a huge slap in the face to me.”
Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week, and raring for another day of reveals. Today brings more Jutt, plus some platonic Feelings... and a little something unexpected.
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Perfectly Fine
[Jake/Mutt, Explicit, 22,385]
Mutt comes back to Schitt's Creek for the birth of his brother, Roland Jr. There he meets a handsome stranger who connects with him over hard wood.
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Blue Kamikazes for the Win
[Patrick & Rachel, Teen, 1,678]
The Toronto Blue Jays have made the playoffs, and there is only one person Patrick wants to celebrate with, and that person is Rachel. Can that fractured friendship be repaired?
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Clean or Sloppy?
[David & Jocelyn, General, 578]
David has to make an uncomfortable confession to Jocelyn.
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Daddy Issues
[David/Clint, Explicit, 1,564]
David calls his father-in-law a Silver Fox, and Clint shows his appreciation.
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